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Lehigh County, PA market data
How Lehigh County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 384,383
- +2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 144,386
- Median household income
- $80,079
- +25.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $300,400
- Jobs located here
- 215,511
- Highest market score
- 78
- Home inspectors, #18 of 415 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Lehigh County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Lehigh County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Lehigh County has an estimated 384,383 people and 144,386 households. Population estimates put the population change in Lehigh County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.7%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Lehigh County is $80,079, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lehigh County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (73).
Of the business types scored in Lehigh County, home inspectors (78), HVAC and plumbing companies (76) and coffee shops and cafes (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home inspectors, that ranks #18 of 415 scored counties.
Lehigh County is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for medical and dental practices (63% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for coffee shops and cafes (42% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lehigh County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lehigh County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home inspectors | 78 | #18 of 415 | 6 | 0.4 | Index only | 168 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 76 | #101 of 1,707 | 85 | 5.9 | $5.5M | 115 | 89 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 74 | #204 of 2,063 | 92 | 6.4 | $6.4M | 172 | 69 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 72 | #47 of 479 | 5 | 0.3 | $25.3M | 184 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 72 | #166 of 2,057 | 178 | 12.3 | $2.6M | 108 | 177 |
| Roofing and gutters | 70 | #163 of 1,177 | 48 | 3.3 | $9.7M | 115 | 25 |
| Electricians | 68 | #202 of 1,160 | 45 | 3.1 | $10.4M | 86 | 63 |
| Gyms | 68 | #266 of 1,792 | 84 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 126 | 45 |
| Grocery stores | 66 | #523 of 2,070 | 104 | 7.2 | $9.5M | 102 | 59 |
| Convenience stores | 66 | #547 of 2,261 | 123 | 8.5 | $8M | 102 | 58 |
| Dry cleaners | 65 | #102 of 507 | 16 | 1.1 | $20.9M | 133 | 15 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 63 | #171 of 777 | 25 | 1.7 | $5.5M | 136 | 45 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #667 of 2,402 | 291 | 20.2 | $3.4M | 100 | 117 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 62 | #525 of 2,088 | 179 | 12.4 | $769K | 116 | 81 |
| Property management | 61 | #281 of 910 | 41 | 2.8 | Index only | 116 | 61 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 61 | #702 of 2,222 | 182 | 12.6 | $3.2M | 105 | 289 |
| Barbershops | 60 | #458 of 1,356 | 105 | 7.3 | $1.4M | 75 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 60 | #486 of 1,472 | 37 | 2.6 | $601K | 89 | 24 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 58 | #116 of 325 | 7 | 0.5 | $25.2M | 103 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 58 | #442 of 1,334 | 70 | 4.8 | $2M | 97 | 36 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 58 | #743 of 2,087 | 206 | 14.3 | $1.6M | 128 | 132 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 58 | #841 of 2,405 | 1,450 | 100.4 | $403K | 109 | 617 |
| Pest control | 57 | #268 of 699 | 20 | 1.4 | $9.5M | 93 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 57 | #703 of 2,176 | 379 | 26.2 | Index only | 128 | 101 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 57 | #871 of 2,405 | 809 | 56.0 | $723K | 109 | 255 |
| Gas stations | 57 | #874 of 2,358 | 135 | 9.3 | $2.2M | 90 | 95 |
| Spas and skin care | 56 | #664 of 1,769 | 124 | 8.6 | $1.2M | 136 | 41 |
| Pizza | 56 | #796 of 2,090 | 133 | 9.2 | $4.4M | 87 | 289 |
| Chiropractors | 54 | #630 of 1,490 | 79 | 5.5 | $2.2M | 93 | 37 |
| House cleaning | 52 | #364 of 847 | 27 | 1.9 | $7M | 110 | 89 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #868 of 1,889 | 156 | 10.8 | $3.7M | 90 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 52 | #1,059 of 2,210 | 325 | 22.5 | $1M | 117 | 161 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 51 | #713 of 1,461 | 46 | 3.2 | $2.1M | 82 | 25 |
| Real estate | 51 | #1,047 of 2,229 | 494 | 34.2 | Index only | 124 | 230 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 49 | #711 of 1,302 | 67 | 4.6 | $2.6M | 84 | 24 |
| Child care and preschools | 49 | #845 of 1,611 | 98 | 6.8 | $880K | 88 | 150 |
| Laundromats | 48 | #408 of 785 | 36 | 2.5 | $9.3M | 74 | 14 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 48 | #478 of 887 | 68 | 4.7 | Index only | 100 | 36 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 48 | #766 of 1,493 | 88 | 6.1 | $2.2M | 73 | 136 |
| Veterinarians | 47 | #822 of 1,485 | 45 | 3.1 | $2.1M | 78 | 36 |
| Tire shops | 46 | #885 of 1,530 | 67 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 75 | 23 |
| Nail salons | 45 | #835 of 1,328 | 89 | 6.2 | $1.7M | 99 | 60 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,057 of 1,771 | 135 | 9.3 | $1.4M | 84 | 238 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,326 of 2,200 | 137 | 9.5 | $697K | 79 | 71 |
| Physical therapy | 44 | #881 of 1,422 | 102 | 7.1 | $1.7M | 72 | 50 |
| Hair salons | 44 | #1,478 of 2,339 | 363 | 25.1 | $407K | 95 | 151 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 43 | #828 of 1,327 | 52 | 3.6 | $2.4M | 79 | 35 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,682 of 2,385 | 695 | 48.1 | $213K | 100 | 258 |
| Car washes and detailing | 40 | #989 of 1,451 | 68 | 4.7 | $1.9M | 74 | 24 |
| Pet stores | 39 | #663 of 974 | 34 | 2.4 | $2.8M | 62 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #1,619 of 2,272 | 219 | 15.2 | $1M | 83 | 122 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,845 of 2,401 | 568 | 39.3 | $223K | 83 | 236 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 32 | #1,353 of 1,656 | 160 | 11.1 | $1.1M | 62 | 336 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 32 | #1,590 of 1,886 | 205 | 14.2 | $861K | 87 | 162 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,026 of 2,378 | 380 | 26.3 | $333K | 75 | 181 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 27 | #2,188 of 2,394 | 1,992 | 138.0 | $89K | 58 | 618 |
Household spending in Lehigh County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $126.5M | $876 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $290.5M | $2,012 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $584.7M | $4,049 | 99 |
| Groceries | $985.3M | $6,824 | 108 |
| Personal care products and services | $147.8M | $1,024 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $86.2M | $597 | 103 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $137.6M | $953 | 97 |
| Medical and dental services | $176.4M | $1,222 | 95 |
| Pets | $95.5M | $662 | 73 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $333.8M | $2,312 | 112 |
| Vehicle insurance | $228.1M | $1,580 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $466M | $3,227 | 107 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $189.3M | $1,311 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.6B | $18,347 | 110 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lehigh County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 384,383+2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 144,386
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 345 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,097
- Median household income
- $80,079+25.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $110,753
- Median home value
- $300,400
- Jobs located here
- 215,511
- Daytime population
- 411,839Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lehigh County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Lehigh County at 384,383 people in 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 144,386 households. Median household income rose 25.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lehigh County, PA spend?
Households in Lehigh County spend about $2.6B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $985.3M on groceries and $584.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lehigh County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (73).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lehigh County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lehigh County are for home inspectors (78), HVAC and plumbing companies (76) and coffee shops and cafes (74). Lehigh County ranks #18 of 415 scored counties for home inspectors.
How does Lehigh County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lehigh County is $80,079 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $300,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lehigh County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for medical and dental practices (63% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for coffee shops and cafes (42% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Lehigh County, each ranked against other counties.
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